Harry watched the scene play out trying to keep as still and as calm as possible. He couldn't help the worry shooting through his system when he watched his mother get so close to witches and wizards that he didn't know. He could see the delight in his mother's face at being reunited with so many old friends and at the moment that was all keeping him from jumping between her and the strangers. Every muscle in his body was tense with the need to protect her but he didn't do anything, he was trying his hardest to abide by her wishes.
His eyes were continuously scanning everyone face and he didn't fail to see there were people about his age congregated around the back of the room. A tall red headed man moved out of the way and he spotted a young woman sat on the table, her bright amber eyes shining as they darted into the darkness searching for more surprises. Harry would have been shocked at the way she was starring at his exact position if it wasn't for the fact that her eyes didn't focus on him. He couldn't help but think she was beautiful though, she had amazing eyes that were extremely expressive. Her long golden red hair was a sleek wave down her back and even though he couldn't see the tips of it he had the feeling it went right to her lower back.
He found that she caught and held his gaze even when he was still trying to keep his mother safe; he was torn between watching her and looking at this stranger. Before he knew what was happening he felt the buzz of his power in his fingertips and knew his magic had been sparked by his desire. Swallowing he forced his eyes from the woman as Lily moved back to her position near the door, her back barely a few inches in front of Harry.
"Thank you everyone, thank you so much for welcoming me back. I know that everyone has questions about everything that has happened in the last seventeen years and I promise I'll answer them soon," Lily said drawing everyone's attention.
He felt his mother tense and Harry knew this was the testing moment, closing his eyes for a moment he pushed all thought into the single flame in the middle of his mind feeling the still calmness envelope him. When he opened his eyes again his mind was devoid of all thought, and his magic was riding him.
"There is something I hold more precious than all of the world and before I reveal this I need to know that everyone here will keep my secret," there were a few mummers as people spoke their assurances but quickly the room grew quiet again.
Without waiting for something else to come up Lily reached inside of her cloak and pulled out a sachet that she proceeded to throw on the floor. There was a blinding flash that filled the room then just as suddenly it was gone and everyone was stood blinking spots from their eyes. Harry under the cloak wasn't affected by the charm Lily had just released since it wasn't aimed at him. He watched everyone's faces as their sight cleared and he could tell one or two were contemplating getting their wands out.
"What was that," Remus said breaking into the silence.
Lily looked to him and smiled a little sadly, "I'm sorry but I couldn't risk any of you intentionally or unintentionally giving away what you are going to see. It was a charm, a charm to stop you from being able to talk with anyone that would wish us ill harm; you won't even be able to think about it in the presence of someone who could bring us harm."
Looking over her shoulder, her eyes piercing into the exact spot where Harry was as if she could see him she nodded. Harry fluidly dropped the cloak from his shoulders letting the material slid down to pool at his feet. There were more gasps this time, and more raising of wands, though this time it was with true threat. Harry turned his gaze to two red head mean that were close by him, who had their wands pointed directly at him. He watched as they wilted slightly under his gaze but it didn't affect him, nothing affected him in the void.
Ginny gasped at the sight of Harry, who else could it be. He was taller than she had expected and a lot stronger as well, nothing like the relatively scrawny build of her closest brothers. He scanned his eyes around the room and she caught the emerald sheen of them as they passed over her feeling as if they had branded her. She slipped down from the table with the sudden impulse to walk to him, but she stopped herself as her shoulder collided with Ron's.
"Everyone this is my son Harry," Lily said into the silence and everyone turned to look at her as one.
Harry didn't say anything he just looked out at everyone, his gaze completely blank. Ginny had never seen anyone's eyes seem to blank and yet do so much to her.
Kingsley was the first to step out of the spell; he walked forwards with a slight smile and held his hand out to Harry.
"Welcome to the Order of the Phoenix Harry," he said extending his hand to the man.
For a moment Harry simply looked at his hand and the tension rose in the room, but eventually he reached out and took it, shaking it once before he let go. Ginny didn't fail to see Kingsley flex his fingers afterwards though as if Harry had squeezed too hard.
Soon other people stepped forwards to introduce themselves, all of them previous friends of Lily's. Smiling Sirius walked over to the knot of younger members. Before Ginny realised what he was doing he pulled her into a bear hug and she couldn't help the little squeal of laughter he forced from her body.
"I missed you red," Sirius laughed as he kissed her on the top of her head.
Ginny buried her face in his chest and hugged him to her, over the years Sirius had become more of an uncle than any of the other members. After the Potters had been killed, or at least seemed to have been, Sirius had slipped into a dark place and each member of the order had taken it upon themselves to pull him out of his funk. No one had been able to manage it until it came to the Weasley's. Ginny had been a tiny baby at the time, and as soon as he had held her he had fallen in love. Ever since then he was regularly at the Burrow and had taken it upon himself to always be there when Ginny needed him.
He pulled back from the hug, but kept his arm around her shoulder. She leaned her head against his chest and watched as Harry was pulled into a conversation with Remus and Tonks.
"I can't believe you found them," Ginny whispered into his arm as she turned to find Harry was closer to her now.
She felt heat creep up her cheeks and she swallowed trying to push it away to no success. Sirius instantly picked up on her unease and she felt his chest vibrate with a suppressed laugh. Looking up she shot him an annoyed look which made the laugh slip from her lips. Leaning over he kissed her cheek again and she settled.
"Hey Black should we be worried about you kidnapping our sister," George said suddenly his attention going to the tall man.
"Oh didn't you know he did that years ago," Ginny laughed the musical notes carrying across the room as other joined in.
Harry's head snapped around at the sound of Ginny laughing and he watched her obviously playing with her family. There were a few red heads congregated around her, along with Sirius. He watched the way the held her and something he had never felt rippled through his body, threatening the void, clenching his jaw he barely held on.
"Are you alright Harry," his mother said suddenly snapping his eye contact with Ginny.
"Yeah I'm fine," he said his words clipped.
Lily followed his line of sight and was shocked to find the petite red head was the prey her son was watching. She had seen the flash of jealousy in his eyes before he suppressed it and wondered what that could have been about. Looking back to her son she realised the girl had pulled his attention again. She nearly gasped out loud at the look in her son's eyes, she had never seen him like this before, and he was so cool calm and collected, especially when they were in public. Now she could see a fire in their depths she had never seen before.
She carefully touched his shoulder and he turned to look at her again, this time the look stayed in his eyes and Lily felt a shiver run down her spine. Before she could say anything though Sirius called everyone's attention.
"I think we might call it a night there guys, Harry and Lily have come far and I know they'll want to get settled."
There were mummers of agreement and people began saying their goodbyes and moving out into the hallway.
Ginny rushed up taking Sirius hand and stopping him before the man headed out into one of the other rooms, "I was wondering if I could stay here tonight, me and mum aren't exactly on talking terms right now," she looked over to her mum who was glaring at her right at that moment.
With a laugh Sirius nodded and dropped a kiss on her forehead before he turned and led Lily and Harry out of the room. Ginny didn't fail to see Harry linger in the doorway for a moment, his eyes scanning over her face before he too disappeared out.
"Think you might have an admirer there little sis," Fred said suddenly spooking Ginny out of her thoughts.
Shaking her head she punched him lightly on the arm, "don't be daft Fred," she laughed walking away but her brother noticed a very distinct sway to her hips as she did.